Fatigue and Truck Driving Accidents

Fatigue and Truck Driving Accidents

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver fatigue is the seventh leading cause of trucking accidents. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle are also concerned about the serious injuries that can occur when a fatigued truck driver is on the road. FMCSA Fatigue Prevention Requirements In 2018 on Texas…

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Identifying the Parties at Fault in a Truck Accident Case

Learning how an accident occurred and who caused the wreck is the first step in deciding who to include in a personal injury lawsuit. This is a complicated process that requires an experienced attorney where a truck accident is concerned. The companies and firms involved in the transport of goods…

1/5 of Commercial Vehicles were Found Unsafe

The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that one-fifth of commercial vehicles they inspected in in 2011 were unsafe: “Since the first of the year, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement personnel and specially-trained Highway Patrol troopers have inspected 331,505 commercial vehicles. As a result of these inspections, DPS removed 66,189 unsafe commercial…